Being a freelance photographer means you have the opportunity to travel to many places. For Trieu Tu An, he chose to experience life on Phu Quy Island after traveling from North to South. Through his camera angle, the photographer wants to express a unique personal perspective. Notably, Trieu Tu An did not plan before taking the photo, he cycled around the island and stopped to take photos whenever he caught the right moment.
"I often walk around the island to watch the sunrise in the morning, then take pictures, and in the afternoon I cycle around," Trieu Tu An shared with Travellive.
According to Trieu Tu An, the people of Phu Quy Island are very friendly, hospitable and honest. Most of the people here are from Phu Yen, so they have a strong local accent. Trieu Tu An confided that at first he had difficulty communicating because the people spoke quickly and used many dialects. After a while, the young photographer got used to the peaceful lifestyle here.
Trieu Tu An chooses unusual angles, he takes photos of places and objects spontaneously. The photographer takes photos of small beaches, off-road slopes, cliffs, abandoned houses around the island or objects found around the island.
"There are many places that I saw as beautiful as I rode my bike around and took pictures of, but I don't know the names of the places," Trieu Tu An said.
The biggest difficulty in taking the photo series was the weather. Trieu Tu An went to Phu Quy Island during a tropical depression, so the sun and rain were unpredictable. Many times while working, it suddenly rained or the sky was cloudy, making it impossible to catch the sun. Luckily, after a few days, the weather stabilized, with beautiful sunrises in the morning and sunsets in the afternoon.
"I feel satisfied with what I captured through my lens. I am also satisfied with the main purpose of the trip, which is to preserve the most beautiful things of the places I visited. Through my shooting angles, there will be something a little different from everyone else. In the coming days, I will continue to find and capture more beautiful scenes to share with everyone," Trieu Tu An replied to Travellive.
Phu Quy, also known as Thu Islet or Khoai Xu Islet, is a small island located about 120 km southeast of Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan. In addition to the main island, around Phu Quy Island there are Hon Da Cao, Hon Do, Hon Tranh and Hon Hai. Phu Quy Island has an area of just over 18 km2 but has enough beautiful scenery, famous places, experiences...
The climate on the island is fresh and cool all year round. The best time to explore Phu Quy Island is from December to June of the following year, as the storm season usually falls between September and November. In spring and summer, the sea is calm, clear, and windy, making it easy to travel to the smaller islands. However, there will be occasional rough seas, so visitors should check the weather forecast before going to the island.
